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Tissot Australian Grand Prix 2013

I checked, the PI resurfacing was done in December so they could have got someone to come and test. But even without testing you would think they would have enough data to get closer to the right compound then they have. Seems they were way off, although the new surface is said to be one of the best.


 


The single tyre rule was brought in because the riders were upset about not always being on the best tyre. Worst rule change in the time I've been watching.
 
Gaz
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But Mick, they did bring a new construction tyre on a 'just in case' basis?


 


Plus, as I mentioned in the earlier post, in MGP the only tyre that clearly seemed to degrade that I saw was Crutchlow's. Yes there was talk but from the pictures seen only Cal's tyre delaminated and whilst one is to many, could it have been style or pressures as some commentators surmised?


 


As for Stones not checking coefficient etc, the sheer fact that the track was resurfaced and in regular use would have likely meant that any reading taken some months ago, would have been superfluous at this round due to the use and rubbering up. IMO, they farked up pure and simple, not for the first time (and same with Michelin at this track) and it will not be the last. 
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Sorry Gaz my first reply was unneccissarily harsh... posting drunk again!


 


I think as more info has come out my point has been verified. Dunlops (Moto2) and BStones have had issues and all riders/styles. A small investment in research could have prevented this debacle.
 
bluegreen
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Aren't they saying 19 right now?
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They just said 10 laps while talking to the Bridgstone gimp. That could of course be 19 but with the pit stop. That would make more sense.
 
Faahk, Flossi.   Losing a second a lap?  Time to remove the finger... 


 


OTOH, Lorenzo's first laps were ....... amazing.
 
chopperman
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I think MM may have ...... up. They said you have to pit no later than the end of lap 10. mm didnt pit on lap 10 ???
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Dude's half blind.  I guess he didn't see the pit board? 
 
Geonerd
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Dude's half blind.  I guess he didn't see the pit board? 
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There now saying it could have been dani coming in early rather than mm in late. Whole thing is confusing .... up. Pit lane exit dropping riders right in the way of fast laps.
 

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